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Raretampon
The correct spelling is tampon.
How to pronounce tampon
noun
IPA: [ˈtʰæmpɒn]
Say it like: Tam-pon
The correct spelling is tampon. A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.
- 2.A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
- 3.An inking pad used in lithographic printing.
verb
- 1.To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.
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